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> Don’t get me wrong: this is a mold-boggling complex device and launch. It’s an amazing technical feat. > But YouTube had a 720p stream .. This is ridiculou
by mongol 5y ago
> Don’t get me wrong: this is a mold-boggling complex device and launch. It’s an amazing technical feat.
> But YouTube had a 720p stream
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This is ridiculous. This telescope is not a show, it is made for science, and they have made the right priorities by not spending on entertainment value.
- chrsig 5y agoI appreciate the sentiment here. If I may offer a different perspective: the public has paid a _lot_ of money for this thing, and getting a good stream of the launch set up (seems like it should be) a drop in the bucket. I don't think it'd be a wasted effort -- getting and keeping people interested and engaged with space science is a worthy endeavor
- 1_player 5y agoThey used taxpayers money to build the thing, which means they've left aside just enough for a barebones show, and hopefully every last dime has been invested in the project, and that is exactly how it should be. If you spend more on marketing, you spend less on science. It's called a "budget".
- chrsig 5y agoBy keeping taxpayers engaged, they'll hopefully be more willing to provide a bigger budget in the future. >If you spend more on marketing, you spend less on science. It's called a "budget". The snark isn't appreciated. Happy holidays!